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Advantages of starting a company in Samoa

Tax exemption policy

There is no corporate income tax, capital gains tax and dividend tax, and international income is completely exempt.

Privacy protection

The information of shareholders and directors is not public, there is no annual audit requirement, and the confidentiality is strong.

Easy registration

Full electronic registration, 1-2 working days to complete, no local director required.

Freedom of funds

No foreign exchange control, support multi-currency accounts, free global flow of funds.

International recognition

Widely accepted by international banks to facilitate the opening of offshore accounts and financing.

Flexible architecture

Allows the issuance of no-par value shares, suitable for complex structures such as SPVS and funds.

The process required to register in Samoa

first

Name approval and retention

Two to three alternative English names (with the suffix "Limited" or "Ltd") are submitted to the Samoa Monetary Authority through a licensed agent. Approval is usually completed within one hour, and the Chinese name can be retained simultaneously.
second

Document preparation and verification

Shareholder/Director passport and proof of address within the last 3 months (English version), Memorandum of Association (1998 standard template can be selected), registered capital statement (default $1 million), all documents can be signed electronically.
third

Government approval and certification

After payment of the first year registration fee (approximately US $1,000), an electronic registration certificate including the company number and date of incorporation will be issued within 1 working day (expedited up to 6 hours for a fee).
four

Bank account opening and activation

With the registration document package (including the company's articles of association, the list of directors, etc.) in the global mainstream offshore bank account, Samoa does not require local capital verification or capital injection.

Information required to register a Samoa company

Information is available upon registration

Certificate of registration

Articles of association

Company signature seal

Company shareholder certificate

Company information card

Letter of authorization of nominal director

Commercial Secretary authorization document

Fancy data box

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Tax filing service

Details may vary depending on the type of company, its size and location

Zero tax reporting obligations

Companies in Samoa have no corporate income tax but are required to submit an annual Declaration of Economic Substance (ESR) confirming their eligibility for tax exemption (new 2025).

Annual registration fee is renewed

Pay the government renewal fee (starting from about US $1,100) by June 30 each year, late payment will incur a 10% late fee, which must be handled through a licensed agent.

Financial record filing

Complete financial records (including bank statements/contracts) must be maintained for a minimum of 7 years without audit but subject to SIFA compliance tests.

FATCA/CRS declaration

Financial institutions need to take the initiative to declare the US FATCA and global CRS information, and the balance of personal holding account exceeds $250,000.
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